Blackhawks Defeat Kraken 4-2 in Playoff Push

Chicago snaps five-game losing streak as Seattle's postseason hopes take a hit.

Apr. 5, 2026 at 5:18am

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The Chicago Blackhawks defeated the Seattle Kraken 4-2 on Saturday night, with Sacha Boisvert scoring the game-winning goal in the third period. Tyler Bertuzzi and Teuvo Teravainen also scored for the Blackhawks, who have been eliminated from playoff contention. Jaden Schwartz and Kaapo Kakko scored for the Kraken, who remain six points out of the West's second wild-card spot with seven games left.

Why it matters

The Blackhawks' victory over the Kraken has playoff implications, as Seattle is still in the hunt for a wild-card spot in the Western Conference. Chicago, meanwhile, is playing out the string after being eliminated from postseason contention.

The details

Sacha Boisvert scored his first NHL goal with 5:42 remaining to give the Blackhawks a 3-1 lead. Tyler Bertuzzi added an insurance goal for Chicago, while Teuvo Teravainen and Ilya Mikheyev also found the back of the net. Arvid Soderblom made 25 saves for the Blackhawks. Jaden Schwartz and Kaapo Kakko scored for the Kraken, who have lost four straight and are just 5-12-2 since the Olympic break.

  • The game was played on Saturday, April 4, 2026.
  • Teravainen's power-play goal came at 9:15 of the second period.
  • Bertuzzi's goal came with 22.2 seconds left in the second period.
  • Boisvert's game-winning goal came with 5:42 remaining in the third period.
  • Mikheyev's empty-net goal came with 1:12 left in the game.

The players

Sacha Boisvert

A Blackhawks forward who scored the game-winning goal in the third period, his first NHL tally.

Tyler Bertuzzi

A Blackhawks forward who scored his team-leading 32nd goal of the season.

Teuvo Teravainen

A Blackhawks forward who scored a power-play goal in the second period.

Arvid Soderblom

The Blackhawks' goaltender who made 25 saves in the victory.

Jaden Schwartz

A Kraken forward who scored his 11th goal of the season.

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What they’re saying

“We knew this was a big game for our playoff hopes, so it's great to come away with the two points.”

— Jaden Schwartz, Kraken Forward

“It was nice to see Sacha get his first NHL goal. He's been working hard and deserved that one.”

— Tyler Bertuzzi, Blackhawks Forward

What’s next

The Kraken will visit the Winnipeg Jets on Monday night, while the Blackhawks will travel to San Jose to face the Sharks in their final road game of the season.

The takeaway

This game had major playoff implications, with the Kraken still fighting for a wild-card spot in the West and the Blackhawks already eliminated from contention. Chicago's victory dealt a blow to Seattle's postseason hopes, but the Kraken still have a chance to make a late-season push with seven games remaining.